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More about FSO………

What is Free Space Over Optical system (FSO)?

A Free Space Over Optical system is a point-to-point, infra red, wireless laser transmission designed for the interconnection of two points which have a direct line of sight. The systems operate by taking a standard data or telecommunications signal, covering it into a digital format and transmitting it through free space. The carrier used for the transmission of this signal is infra red light and is generated by either high power LED or low power laser diode(s).

The easiest way to visualize how the systems work is to imagine two points interconnected with fibre optic cable then remove the fibre. The basic principles for the transmission of a signal along a fibre are the same as for transmission through free space.

The Role of FSO

Free Space Optical (FSO) transmission systems are playing an increasingly important role in the delivery of broadband communications in the Enterprise and wireless backhaul within GSM world. Providing high bandwidth and reliable communications over short distances FSO is extremely quick and simple to deploy.

With the technology free from government licenses and not requiring planning permission then network planners are utilising FSO as an integral tool for network connectivity giving significant benefits in terms of time and cost savings.

From the FSO products of PAV:

1. Enterprise:

Products for the Enterprise Markets

The introduction of Enterprise for the market gives a greater scope of use for the end user. Easily upgradeable from a 2Mb/s voice channel to 155Mb/s ATM without the need of exchanging the outdoor units gives quick and easy bandwidth expansion for any network planner.

The Enterprise series of products for the enterprise cover all data protocols including: - Ethernet (10Mb/s), Fast Ethernet(100Mb/s) 155Mb/s ATM and 1Gb/s connectivity. All protocols offer a totally seamless and transparent connection, requiring no software or additional hardware to complete the installation.

Enterprise types:

PAV Express.
Enterprise 2-155Mbps.
Enterprise 622.
PAV Gig Express.
Enterprise Gigabit Ethernet.
Enterprise BackUp with ISM Radio.
Enterprise PAV Broadband.

2. GSM/Telecom

Products for the GSM/Telecom markets

The introduction of the GSM/Telco market gives a greater scope of use for the end user. Easily upgradeable from 1xE1 channel to 16xE1 without the need of exchanging the outdoor units give a quick and easy bandwidth upgrade for the network planner.

All equipment within the GSM/Telco range operates at the International G.703 standard transmitting at 2, 8 or 34 Mb/s and offers a totally seamless and transparent connection, requiring no software configuration or additional hardware to complete the installation.

GSM/Telco types:

Sky Series E1.
GSM/Telco 2×E1.
GSM/Telco 622.
PAV Mux 01.

3. Network Management

Managing your network at the speed of light...

With the PAV technology becoming an integral and key part of your network infrastructure the ability to understand what is happening where and when on the network is key to delivering a service level that will maintain and grow your customers. PAV have developed a number of management solutions from the basic SNMP Management tools through to the NIMBUS Network Management system addressing the need for a cost effective front end solution for handling network alarms and managing telecommunication networks. PAV have the technology, capability and people to deploy a network management solution that works with you to deliver what you need on your network.